Northeast Travel Guide
Washington





Popular places to visit

Union Station Shopping Center
During your trip to Washington, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Union Station Shopping Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Supreme Court of the United States
After visiting Supreme Court of the United States, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Catholic University of America
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Catholic University of America during your trip to Washington. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.

Gallaudet University
Explore the campus of Gallaudet University during your visit to Washington. Discover the area's entertainment choices and notable monuments.

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Learn about the local history of Washington when you take a trip to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

U.S. National Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to U.S. National Arboretum during your stay in Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Top hotels in Northeast

citizenM Washington DC NoMa
This was def the best place I stayed on a solo staycation. Very close to everything. Had a blast. Self check in and you pick your own room
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.
Clean room, except for the smoke smell. Friendly staff & clean lobby.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol
Clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol
Great trip
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Hotel Nell - Union Market
The rooms are super small with paper thin walls
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol
Staff was great
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast

NoMa
While you're in NoMa, take in top sights like Smithsonian Institution and jump on the metro at Gallaudet U Station to see more of the city.

Shaw
Visitors often come to Shaw for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Howard Theatre and Carter G. Woodson Residence. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Shaw Station.

Capitol Hill
Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Capitol Hill. Check out top attractions like Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress, and jump on the metro at Capitol South Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the city.

Logan Circle
A noteworthy feature of Logan Circle is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Studio Theatre and Mary McLeod Bethune Council House.

Southeast
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Southeast. Spend some time visiting top spots like Marine Barracks, and catch the metro at Potomac Ave Station or Eastern Market Station to see more of the area.

Penn Quarter
While you're in Penn Quarter, take in top sights like Sidney Harman Hall and jump on the metro at Archives Station to see more of the city.
